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Flight Distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Cairns (CNS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
BWIKBWI
Baltimore, United States
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Great Circle Path
15,231 km9,464 miles • 8,224 NM
Destination Airport
YBCSCNS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Direct Distance
15,231 km
9,464 Statute Miles
8,224 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 25m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,371 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
289° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 25m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 3m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
29h 47m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇦🇺 Australia
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
- City / Country: Baltimore, United States
- ICAO Code: KBWI
- Coordinates: 39.1754°, -76.6683°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 146 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
- City / Country: Cairns, Australia
- ICAO Code: YBCS
- Coordinates: -16.8789°, 145.7495°
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation: 10 ft
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